Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocked
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More than two dozen people gathered at the intersection of Commercial Street and Alameda Street, where LAPD officers blocked access farther south on Alameda.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026 -
The critical aid for Cuba comes as the nation has taken a severe economic hit since the US effectively blocked its oil supply earlier this year, depriving its aging electricity network of its main source of fuel.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Officers made their way into the residence as the man barricaded himself in a bedroom.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oumou Bah barricaded herself in the apartment after the clash but was taken into police custody a short time later.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But, in response, Iran has attacked Israel and its Gulf neighbors and blockaded the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route, delivering a global economic shock that has sent energy prices surging and threatened food shortages for billions.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wind and solar cannot be embargoed, blockaded, or shut off by a foreign power.—
David Frykman,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Alex, 26, of Dallas; Bronya Freeman, 24, of Dallas; and Jay Jones, 28, of Lancaster, were arrested March 22 after a five-month investigation, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of two weeks, two Laurel Highlands teachers were arrested after being accused of having inappropriate relationships with students.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In addition to Mortensen's legal trouble, Mustafa and Russell are mired in a court battle after the mother of Russell's 1-year-old son alleged Mustafa made threats against them.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their on-again, off-again relationship has been mired in cheating rumors, which are a central plot point in the TV show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The City of Fort Collins says its drones are programmed to document their flight paths during every single flight, and the video from each flight is also recorded and retained.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Head coach Sean Payton retained him by promoting him to offensive coordinator and, critically, handing him primary play-calling duties.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Roadblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocked. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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